Another absentee made headlines for the wrong reasons: Prince William, who opted not to attend the final, drawing allegations of sexism from English fans, who suggested it would be unthinkable for him to miss a men’s World Cup final should England qualify.
A post on Facebook falsely claims that a photo shows a riot taking place near Paris’ Eiffel Tower in recent days. But the photo was actually taken in 2016.
The photo shows people, many of them with their face covered, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower next to a burning pile of rubbish.
The post claims that this shows “riots from illegal immigrants right now in France” and says that this is proof that people in the US need guns for protection.
Riots have broken out across France after a 17-year-old boy, Nahel M, died after being shot by a police officer at a traffic stop in a Paris suburb on 27 June.
However the photo shared on social media does not show current riots— it comes from an incident in 2016 when football fans clashed with police during the
Ryan Tubridy has shared a special message to new host Patrick Kielty.
Tubridy is hosting his final show tonight after 14 years at the helm.
Familiar faces will join him throughout the night to say goodbye, including President Michael D. Higgins, Late Late Toy Show stars, health campaigners and media personalities.
In September, Patrick Kielty will take on the role as show host when the new season begins.
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Ryan has shared a special message to the new presenter on his final show: “I said this week and I want to say it…
The Eurovision Song Contest 2023 is officially over, and the winner has been crowned as next year’s host country is now revealed.
The highly-anticipated song contest arrived in Liverpool this year, as the UK took over hosting duties from 2022 winner’s Kalush Orchestra’s nation Ukraine.
I Wrote A Song singer Mae Muller took to the stage on Saturday night, up against stiff competition from the likes of former Swedish winner Loreen, hoping for a second victory with her song Tattoo.
After 26 countries battling it our for this year’s trophy, with the winner decided by a mix of public votes and those given by juries of experts from each nations, the results are in.
The Grand Final saw a surprise appearance by Kate Middleton,…
If getting bet on by Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale was a curse, then a pregame speech from the furniture tycoon might be even worse.
The notorious gambler told “Houston’s Morning News” on 740 KTRH radio that he will host the Florida Atlantic Owls basketball team for dinner, give them a pregame “pep talk,” and pay for friends and family to attend the March Madness Final Four matchup with San Diego State University in Houston Saturday.
In exchange, the players will offer their names, image, and likeness (NIL) for his Gallery Furniture retail chain.
“Their basketball gym seats a total of 2,900 people on a good day,” Mack said on the radio show. “Their locker room is smaller than this radio studio.”
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